Contemplative Reading Meditation

Contemplative Reading is a Christian tradition of reflective reading of scripture, prose or poetry. It incorporates periods of silence which can foster a willingness to receive from God. Readings usualy promote a softening of the heart and renewal of the mind.

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Embracing The Dance Of ADHD Energy

Sandhya Coyle

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Reawaken Yourself To Love & Joy - 19 Minute Daily Insight

Sarah Blondin

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Poem - Look Back

Mar Healy

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Poem: On Marriage By Khalil Gibran (From 'The Prophet')

John Siddique

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Lectio Divina: All I Have Is Yours (The Lost Son)

Mark Gladman

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Mary Arrives At The Empty Tomb: A Lectio Divina

Nicky Temple

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Choose Yourself, Again

Alex Elle

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4.7talks•19 min

Bedtime Tale: Puss In Boots

Jessica Amos

4.7talks•16 min

Bedtime Tale: The Frog Prince

Jessica Amos

4.8talks•55 min

Bedtime Story: The Little Mermaid

Glenda Cedarleaf

4.7talks•16 min

Bedtime Tale: Three Little Pigs

Jessica Amos

4.9guided•19 min

Reawaken Yourself To Love & Joy - 19 Minute Daily Insight

Sarah Blondin

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Bedtime Tale: Snow White

Jessica Amos

4.6talks•21 min

Snow White: A Classic Fairy Tale For Adults

Glenda Cedarleaf

4.7guided•1 min

Serenity Prayer & The Prayer Of St. Francis

Mile Hi Church

4.9guided•3 min

May You.... (Healing Poetry)

Mar Healy

4.9guided•9 min

21 Blessings From The Divine Feminine

Glenda Cedarleaf

4.7guided•7 min

Accepting Your True Self: "You Are The Beloved" Prayer Reflection In Christian Tradition

Maria Gullo

4.7talks•19 min

Bedtime Story: Gift Of The Magi

Glenda Cedarleaf

4.8talks•14 min

Bedtime Tale: Rumpelstiltskin

Jessica Amos

4.8talks•182 min

Bedtime Story: Claire's Winter Solstice Dream

Glenda Cedarleaf

4.6guided•16 min

Be Still And Know I Am God

David Cassian Cole

4.6talks•14 min

Bedtime Tale: Little Red Riding Hood

Jessica Amos

4.8talks•1 min

Poem: Tao Te Ching - Verse 44

John Siddique

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Mindfulness Bedtime Story- A Day In The City

Lori West

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Gentle Full Body Stretch | Feminine Yoga

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Come Home To Your Heart | 10 Min Meditation By The Sea

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Gentle Pelvic Floor Yoga — 10 Minutes For Strength & Support

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8 Minute Yoga For Less Stress — Gentle Stretch To Relax

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15 Minute Perimenopause Yoga — Gentle Movement For Energy

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10 Minute Gentle Movement Yoga For Perimenopause

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13 Minute Yoga — Release Tight Hips & Low Back Tension

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12 Minute Morning Yoga Flow Full Body Stretch

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Summer In My Body - A Short Poem

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Align | Mindful Motivation

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What Self-Care Really Is

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Simplicity: Quiet The Noise And Find Your Center

Travis Ruskus

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Decision Meditation For Confidence

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Yoga Nidra For Fight, Flight & Freeze

Natalie Schmoll

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Breath Break

Jamie Lufkins

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Refreshing Sound Bath

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Trust — How To Rebuild It After It Has Been Broken

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Fear of Failure — And Why It Is Not What You Think

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